FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Oriental Bay Small Business Loans
Oriental Bay unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional business loan?
It is imaginable to apply to get the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and funds may be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. The business loan is an upfront priced loan which means you know in advance the amount you will have to pay, including any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business purpose including cash flow management, company renovations, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Oriental Bay Business Loans
What is the Larger Oriental Bay Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size loan to aid in company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term for up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount the business needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funding for?
A large business loan can be used to fund almost all company use, including business renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory or as general working capital and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is as a result of an charge against assets, which could also include registration through the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a commitment to repay credit that is generally in nature rather than stipulating security over an asset. The person who is signing the ensure is personally accountable if the company the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register run by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests that are registered for personal property (including goods or assets). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted according to the date a security interest that is registered.
An affidavit is an official document lodged to offer notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval to simplify the process. We could be able to do this without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. The pre-approval process is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health questions. This is in no way an offer, nor is it a guarantee of credit. Acceptance without condition is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You are eligible to apply for an business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must prove at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated business lending specialist will be in touch to guide you.
To apply for up to $100,000 you’ll require proof of identity (valid Driver’s License), an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K-$250K: Application details including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Information on the application including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim current financial year financials such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K up to $100,000) we typically provide an answer within one hour – as long as you apply in quality business time and permit us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank statements , we will be able to offer the decision in just an company day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide the conditional pre-approval within 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval form, it will take between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most efficient method is to ensure you apply during normal business hours and allow us to use our modern bank verification to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to send us documents from your account statements it takes a bit longer.
How fast will I get the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we typically provide an answer in just one hour if you apply during standard business hours and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you opt to submit copies of your bank statements we can provide a decision within one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval, however it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard business hours, and allow us to use our advance bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we take into consideration a range of variables for determining how much we can lend you health of your company and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances of your company.
When you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics for your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you apply for our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment for your company and offer an individualised offer that includes the amount of loan, the term and interest rates. It is a business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates depend on a variety of factors like the amount of money borrowed, what business assets the money will be used for in addition to the industry that the company is operating in, how long the company has been in operation as well as in the event that the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, and general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll need to pay and at what time, from the very first day. There’s no compounding interest and no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments punctually).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to apply for a loan with no upfront cost or the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan early?
You can decide to repay the entire amount of the loan in full at any time.
If you choose to take this route, please contact our helpful company loans specialists. They will provide you with repayment details and an early payment figure. This is calculated as the total of the principal remaining and the accrued interest up to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
To help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather, use, exchange and secure your information, is crucial and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to protecting the security of customers and privacy. We employ a highly sophisticated banking verification system to immediately verify the bank account details online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where an business owner uses an asset they own to make the loan. The asset can be an individual property, such as the family home, or a company asset such as a vehicle or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lending institutions, including the major banks, prefer to secure loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan then the asset might be transferred to the lender. In essence it’s a way of securing new funding using the value of what you already own.
What do I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans up to $150K it is not necessary to secure assets prior to the loan’s access, however we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as specified in your loan contract) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans that exceed $150,000, generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of an asset charge.